As an example of a novel set in an alternative universe, Thunderer is excellent. Called the "Metacontext", this story is set in a magical steam-punk sort of expansive City which includes high class and lower classes, art and crime, magical time and place traveling and Gods and devils as real tangible creatures. It is a long book but that only allows the reader to become more immersed in the wierd landscape. I think this is the most interesting alternative world since the post Cyber punk world of "The Diamond Age" (Neal Stephenson.
I liked the way the author, Felix Gilman gave us the first person view of one protagonist and yet also expanded the story to show us how that interacted and affected the larger story of the City. The story moves forward for the City and the protagonist and my interest was kept throughout.
I liked the way the author, Felix Gilman gave us the first person view of one protagonist and yet also expanded the story to show us how that interacted and affected the larger story of the City. The story moves forward for the City and the protagonist and my interest was kept throughout.
